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Multifaith peace picnic aims to build community on Sept. 11

Sarah Schachter, far left, and other attendees of the September 11 Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayers hold candles as they stand side by side during a vigil following the program, at City Hall on September 11, 2019. Photo by Veronica Weber.

A multifaith peace picnic and prayer service honoring those affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including first responders, victims and their families, will be held on from 6 to 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at King Plaza, located at 250 Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto.

The free event is billed as a chance to transform a tragic day into an opportunity for peace and community building. It will feature dinner, children's performances, a multi-faith prayer service and conclude with a candlelight vigil.

Key sponsors include the American Muslim Voice Foundation, state Sen. Dave Cortese and Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice.

Information is online at amuslimvoice.org.

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Multifaith peace picnic aims to build community on Sept. 11

by Almanac staff /

Uploaded: Mon, Sep 11, 2023, 9:36 am

A multifaith peace picnic and prayer service honoring those affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including first responders, victims and their families, will be held on from 6 to 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11, at King Plaza, located at 250 Hamilton Ave. in Palo Alto.

The free event is billed as a chance to transform a tragic day into an opportunity for peace and community building. It will feature dinner, children's performances, a multi-faith prayer service and conclude with a candlelight vigil.

Key sponsors include the American Muslim Voice Foundation, state Sen. Dave Cortese and Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice.

Information is online at amuslimvoice.org.

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